Explore resident ideas
Every idea residents submitted to Ideas in Action in 2024–25, 2025–26 and 2026–27. Search the words residents used, or narrow by cycle, theme, neighborhood, language or how the idea was submitted.
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120 ideas
- Education and gathering spaces for youth and familiesResident asks for education for youth and families and places where young people from all backgrounds can gather and support one another.2025–26East BostonYouth programs & schools
- More community eventsResident asks for more community events, with no further detail given.2025–26East BostonArts & culture
- Youth drug-prevention programs in East BostonResident asks for funding for East Boston youth programs that prevent drug use among young people.2025–26East BostonMental health & substance useSubmitted in Spanish
- Expand Martin Pino Community CenterResident asks for an expansion of the Martin Pino Community Center to provide more resources and activities for children and staff.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Expand Martin Pino Community CenterResident asks to expand the Martin Pino Community Center to add more rooms, including a computer room and weight room.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Youth drug use prevention programsResident is worried about substance use among young people and asks for more prevention programs and places where youth can get information about drugs.2024–25East BostonMental health & substance use
- Protected bike lanes in East BostonResident asks for protected bike lanes on Sumner Street, Meridian Street and Marginal Street to reduce car congestion during the tunnel closure and make biking feel safer.2024–25East BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Educate residents about emerging technologyResident asks for a system to educate local citizens about new technology so all Bostonians can keep up and be on a level playing field.2024–25East BostonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Address early youth addiction and vapingResident is concerned about very early addiction among young people, including e-cigarettes and addictive substances, and wants the community to unite to address it regardless of race or color.2024–25East BostonMental health & substance useSubmitted in Spanish
- Accessible community resource centerCreate an accessible community resource center to promote equity for immigrant and undocumented communities.2024–25East BostonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Community safety through street lighting in East BostonSet up community safety through better street lighting, since East Boston is about 60% immigrant and largely affected by insecurity.2024–25East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Public lighting for community safety in East BostonImprove community safety through more public lighting, especially in central East Boston where many immigrants live.2024–25East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Youth sports program for healthier livesCreate a sports program for young people of all ages, regardless of status, to promote healthier habits.2024–25East BostonYouth programs & schools
- Tree planting and more street lighting in East BostonStart a tree-planting project in East Boston and add more street lighting.2024–25East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Street lighting in central East BostonInstall street lighting in East Boston, specifically in the center of the neighborhood.2024–25East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Street lighting in East BostonImprove street lighting in East Boston, which would benefit low-income residents.2024–25East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Buy land for public parkingPurchase land for public parking because spaces are scarce and hard to find, which affects low-income residents.2024–25East BostonTransit & getting around
- Community house for low-income residentsBuild a community house for low-income people, especially people of color.2024–25East BostonAffordable housing & rent stability
- More street lighting in central East BostonAdd more street lighting, especially in the center of East Boston, for everyone's safety.2024–25East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Improve roads and sidewalks in East BostonImprove roads and sidewalks for all East Boston residents.2024–25East BostonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Accessible community resources programCreate a program making community resources accessible to low-income communities and communities of color.2024–25East BostonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Free public parking in East BostonCreate free public parking lots to serve all of East Boston.2024–25East BostonTransit & getting around
- Rent support fund for low-income residentsCreate a rent assistance fund for low-income people, especially immigrants.2024–25East BostonAffordable housing & rent stability
- Free community space in East BostonCreate a free community space serving all of East Boston; the idea gives no further detail on its use.2024–25East BostonOther or unclear
- Nonprofits supporting people with mental illnessResident proposes building nonprofit organizations to help people with mental illness and related health care issues, open to all ethnicities.2024–25East BostonMental health & substance use